John Nolan would have written:”Quod scripsi, scripsi.”
In fact, what I like best about this blog is the variety of well thought out, and incompatible, opinions. I cannot learn from those who agree with me — only from those who disagree.

Is the Pope looking at the real Rahner or the eponymous one? I agree with Quentin that the essence of debate is to take your opponent’s argument seriously before refuting it. It would be a dull world if we all thought alike.